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Chicken cobbler recipe with bisquick
You only need simple ingredients that you probably already have on hand. This is a hearty comfort food that will warm you up in the colder months and the whole family will love it. Plus, it tastes great the next day. Who doesn't love leftovers?!!
Though this is a "viral" recipe, it's actually a recipe I learned from my Grandma years ago. It was one of her go-to recipes. Kinda of a kitchen sink meal, it's perfect for using leftover chicken, turkey or vegetables.
My twist on Grandma's recipe is the easy sauce. It makes it that much easier to make and we love this recipe!
Ingredients you’ll need
Please refer to the printable recipe card at the bottom of this post for the exact measurements.
- This casserole is a great way to use leftover rotisserie chicken or turkey. If you don't have leftover chicken, you can bake or poach some chicken breasts or even canned chicken for this recipe.
- Though this recipe calls for frozen vegetables you can certainly use chopped fresh vegetables. You'll need 1 ½ to 2 cups fresh vegetables. There is no need to steam them first.
- Feel free to change up the vegetables that you use in the filling. You can use a mixture of green beans, carrots, frozen peas, corn, potatoes, onions, lima beans, or any other vegetables that you want to add to this cobbler.
Creative variations to try
- I've found that using evaporated milk gives casserole a deep rich flavor. You can use regular milk instead if you don't have a can on hand, but give the evaporated milk a try if you have it makes a difference. It's so much creamier!
- Swap out the Bisquick for a box of Red Lobster's Cheddar Bay Biscuit Mix, and be sure that you add in the seasoning packet for even more flavor!
Instructions for easy chicken cobbler
This is an overview of the instructions. For complete directions, scroll down to the bottom.
- Preheat the oven and prep the casserole dish, set aside.
- Combine the diced chicken, vegetables, cream soups, milk, diced onions, garlic, Italian seasoning, salt and pepper. Mix to combine.
- Transfer the chicken mixture to the prepared casserole dish, spreading it evenly.
- Next prepare the dumplings. Mix together the Bisquick baking mix, milk, shredded cheddar cheese, melted butter, and garlic powder.
- Drop tablespoon-sized portions of the mixture over the filling in the casserole dish.
- Bake for 25-35 minutes or until the biscuits are golden brown and the filling is hot and bubbly.
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FAQ's
Chicken cobbler is a chicken pot pie with a slight twist. The difference is that the biscuit topping has additional seasonings to give this comfort food an even more delicious flavor.
One great thing about this chicken casserole recipe is that you can assemble it in the morning. Store it covered with plastic wrap in the fridge until you get home from work and are ready to bake it. If it's cold when you bake add 3-5 minutes to the baking time.
You can test it with a knife or toothpick inserted into the center. If it comes out clean then your cobbler is done! You can also check to see if the biscuit topping has reached a nice golden brown color.
Deb’s tips for the perfect dish
Don't pour the biscuit batter onto the casserole. Drop it by spoonfuls to the top of the casserole. If you pour it may sink to the bottom instead of forming a nice crust on top.
- Make sure that you spray your casserole dish well with nonstick cooking spray, or you can also grease it with butter or shortening. This makes clean-up so much easier.
- Spread your vegetable mixture into an even layer so that you have a flat surface for your biscuit topping to spread out and create an even crust.
Storage
Refrigerate - Store leftovers in an airtight container in the fridge for up to 3 days. If you don't have a lid for your casserole dish you can cover it with plastic wrap or aluminum foil to keep it fresh.
Freezer - To freeze, cool the casserole completely and then transfer it to a freezer-safe container. It will stay good for up to 3 months in the freezer. When ready to serve, thaw overnight in the fridge and then reheat until warmed through.
Reheat - The best way to reheat this casserole is in the oven at 350 degrees f for 20-25 minutes or until warm all the way through. However, you can also microwave individual servings for 1-2 minutes.
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Serve with
- This hearty casserole is a full meal on its own, however, if you want to add a side dish these Steamed Brussels Sprouts are a great addition to your meal.
- If you are like me and enjoy a sweet treat after dinner then you are going to want to try this Better Than Sex Cake. It's just as good as the name suggests.
- Looking for an adult beverage to enjoy with your casserole? This Last Word Cocktail recipe is just the thing to make your meal complete.
If you're stumped on what to serve with this meal, there are many additional recipes here - What to serve with Chicken Casserole. It will answer that question, I promise!
So what did you think? I hope you love it as much as we do. This is definitely a meal to add to your monthly rotation! Leave a comment, I'd love to hear your thoughts!
Chicken Cobbler Recipe
Ingredients
- 4 cups cooked chicken breast diced
- 10- ounce bag of frozen mixed vegetables
- 1 clove garlic minced
- 2 cans 10.5 oz cream of chicken soup
- 12- ounce can of evaporated milk
- 1 teaspoon dried Italian seasoning
- 1 teaspoon salt
- ½ teaspoon black pepper
- For the Drop Biscuits
- 2 cups Bisquick
- ⅔ cup milk
- ¼ cup butter melted
- ½ teaspoon garlic powder
- ½ cup shredded cheddar cheese
Instructions
- Preheat your oven to 375°F. Spray 9x13 casserole dish with nonstick cooking spray, set aside.
- In a large mixing bowl, combine the diced chicken, frozen mixed vegetables, cream soup, evaporated milk, diced onions, garlic, Italian seasoning, salt and pepper. Mix to combine.
- Transfer to the prepared casserole dish, spreading it evenly.
- In a medium bowl, mix together the Bisquick baking mix, milk, shredded cheddar cheese, melted butter, garlic powder, stir until just combined.
- Use a spoon to drop tablespoon-sized portions of the mixture evenly over the chicken and vegetable filling in the casserole dish.
- Place the casserole dish in the preheated oven and bake for 30-35 minutes or until the biscuits are golden brown and the filling is bubbly.
- Remove from the oven and allow the cobbler to cool for a few minutes before serving.
Michelle Bogart says
Made this tonight and used the Cheddar Bay biscuits. I didn't use the packet of seasonings because everyone in the comments for the biscuits said it made them very salty! We have leftovers for tomorrow unless my son goes in for seconds, so I guess we will see. I think the most time intensive task is dropping the biscuit batter. Although that's probably because I decided to get picky about my coverage. Next time I will just glop it. lol
Bowl Me Over says
Haha, that's awesome! Yes plopping is a technical term 😂 and there's no reason to be precise. That's a great point. As the casserole bakes the dough expands and fills in the top. Glad the casserole is a hit and that it's made your weekly rotation!
Karen says
I added 1 t onion powder and used 2 cans drained Veg All as I didn't have frozen vegetables. We enjoyed this for dinner last night and will make it again.
Debra Clark says
Wonderful!! This easy casserole is always a hit. Plus it's just so easy. We always fight over the biscuits! YUM!!
Lois says
This looks so good will be fixing it in the next couple of days. Yum!!!!!! I’m sure we will love it.
Bowl Me Over says
That's wonderful, I believe you will really enjoy this easy chicken casserole Lois!